Pediatric Dental Assistant I & II - 4-Hand Dentistry

Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine, Inc.; The Pointe (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine, Inc. seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant (I and II) to support pediatric care and ensure smooth clinic operation. You will assist the dental team, prepare operatories, sterilize instruments, and help with X-rays and charting in Epic Wisdom.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, infection control, and accurate documentation, with responsibilities in both clinical and administrative tasks to maintain efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 4-handed dentistry to support pediatric care.
• Solid infection control practices per OSHA/CDC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment.
• Take and process dental X-rays (with proper certification).
• Perform basic lab tasks (pouring/trimming models).
• Take impressions for study models/orthodontic appliances.
• Apply fluoride and sealants (if qualified).
• Polish coronal surfaces (if qualified).
• Record all findings in the EHR (Epic Wisdom) following HIPAA.

Skills

4-handed dentistry

Infection control

Patient comfort

X-ray imaging

HIPAA compliance

EHR knowledge

Tools

Epic Wisdom

Job description

Triad Adult & Pediatric Medicine, Inc. seeks a dedicated Dental Assistant (I and II) to support pediatric care and ensure smooth clinic operation. You will assist the dental team, prepare operatories, sterilize instruments, and help with X-rays and charting in Epic Wisdom.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, infection control, and accurate documentation, with responsibilities in both clinical and administrative tasks to maintain efficient workflow.